Why Nazi symbols look so evil

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• Do Nazi aesthetics look evil on purpose or is that simply a modern-day bias informed by history? (r/AskHistorians)

• Reddit’s most over-used phrases, courtesy of r/circlebroke. (r/self)

• For every star in the galaxy, there are two orphaned planets, with no solar system to call home. (r/askscience)

• Here’s a cool Reddit map. If only you could use it to actually navigate the site. (r/MetaHub)

• K-pop star Psy was (probably) dancing on an invisible horse as he answered your questions. (r/IAmA)

• What’s up with that hat? (r/AskHistorians)

• Gasoline: Why is its smell so seductive? (r/explainlikeimfive)

• Because overheated oatmeal is a serious public health issue. (r/LifeProTips)

• After heated discussions at r/MetaHub about unequal access to Reddit’s staff, chromakode hints that admins will transform r/modnews into a more official platform for mod-related discussions and announcements. (r/methahub)

Pic of the day: A compilation of Syrian rebels and their obsession with cats. (r/pics)
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